deal with

phrasal verb

dealt with; dealing with; deals with

: to be about (something) : to have (something) as a subject

Her speech dealt with health care and the nation's economy.

The film deals with some serious issues.

: to make business agreements with (someone)

He deals fairly with all his customers.

Their salespeople are very easy to deal with.

: to do something about (a person or thing that causes a problem or difficult situation)

The government dealt harshly with the rebels.

I'll deal with you later.

We weren't able/equipped/prepared to deal with such a large crowd of people.

: to accept or try to accept (something that is true and cannot be changed)

She's still trying to deal with his death.

The weather is bad, but we'll just have to deal with it.

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First came a blockbuster trade for Garrett Crochet (perhaps the best starter on the trade market), then a one-year deal with Walker Buehler (an upside play at the back of the rotation). —

Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 The airport was dealing with high winds of 40 miles an hour at the time of the landing and a snowy tarmac. —

Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2025 The airport was dealing with high winds and snow, but communications between the pilot and tower were normal. —

Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025 Special court sessions to deal with backlogs might not happen. —

Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for deal with